The Lasius alienus, commonly known as the Pale Amber Ant or the Cornfield Ant (a name it shares with its cousin L. neoniger), is one of the most widespread and successful ant species in the Northern Hemisphere. While they look like a standard black ant at first glance, they are often a slightly lighter, brownish-grey color compared to the deep jet-black of Lasius niger. They are the “adventurers” of the Lasius world—highly adaptable, resilient, and found in almost every habitat from city parks to deep forests.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Origin | Europe, North America, and Temperate Asia |
| Habitat | Grasslands, forest edges, and open sandy areas |
| Colony type | Monogyne (One queen per colony) |
| Queen size | 7mm – 9mm (Dark brown/grey) |
| Worker size | 3mm – 4mm |
| Nutrition | Sugary liquids (Honey/Sugar water) and small insects |
| Humidity | 50% – 70% |
| Temperature | 20°C – 25°C |
| Hibernation | Required (Oct/Nov to March at 5°C – 10°C) |
| Difficulty | 1/5 (Perfect for absolute beginners) |
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